PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alcarohtar Tenebrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tenebrus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just a Lil Bit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tenebrus
vs
Small

201 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alcarohtar Tenebrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Small!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenebrus throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.

Small feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Small wants to control from the top but Tenebrus keeps moving.

Tenebrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tenebrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tenebrus is looking to stand up but Small isn't so interested in that idea.
Small not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tenebrus wants to stand and escape but Small is having none of it.
Tenebrus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenebrus trying to strike off his back.
Tenebrus trying to control the position.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Tenebrus's brow.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenebrus checks a leg kick nicely.
Small is looking to clinch but Tenebrus is avoiding it.
Tenebrus closes the distance but Small moves to the side

and Small counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Small throws and elbow that misses. Tenebrus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Tenebrus!
Tenebrus won't allow Small to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Small can do anything to dispel that myth.
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Small pushes Tenebrus off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenebrus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tenebrus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small tries for a takedown but Tenebrus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Small looks gassed!
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Tenebrus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small tries a head kick but it misses.
Tenebrus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tenebrus throws out a powerful jab.
Tenebrus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenebrus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tenebrus instigates a clinch.
Tenebrus tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Tenebrus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tenebrus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alcarohtar Tenebrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Small.
Tenebrus lands a right hand.
Tenebrus connects with a knee to the head.
Tenebrus keeps control of Small as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Tenebrus breaks from the clinch.
Small throws a lazy head kick

and Tenebrus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenebrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Tenebrus.
Small has Tenebrus pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenebrus has had enough of the clinch but Small keeps him there for the moment.
Tenebrus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Small has him pressed against the cage.
Small wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tenebrus has him pressed against the cage.
Tenebrus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Small jumps guard and drags Tenebrus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Small wants to sweep here but Tenebrus controlling him for the moment.
Small pulls Tenebrus in to control the position.
Tenebrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tenebrus stands and steps away. Small gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gregory Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Small shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Small was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small avoids the attempt from Tenebrus to control.
Small thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcarohtar Tenebrus dominated that round.
That's time! Tenebrus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Small closes the distance but Tenebrus moves to the side
and Tenebrus counters with a head kick. That will keep Small thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tenebrus moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Tenebrus circles away from the clinch attempt.

Small has closed the distance and engaged Tenebrus in a clinch.
Tenebrus can't break the clinch.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tenebrus smiles and moves away.
Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tenebrus fails with the takedown

and Small counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small trying to control but Tenebrus is working from the bottom.
Small stops Tenebrus from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to control from the top but Tenebrus keeps moving.
Tenebrus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tenebrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tenebrus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenebrus misses with a two punch combination.

Small shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tenebrus is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Small trying to mount his opponent but Tenebrus defends it.
Tenebrus pushes Small off looking to stand but Small dives back in and keeps control.
Gregory Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small trying to control the action but Tenebrus is working from the bottom.
Small working over Tenebrus with some ground and pound. Tenebrus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tenebrus actively working from the bottom here.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tenebrus tries to clinch

and Small counters with a shoot takedown. Tenebrus fights it but they end up in guard.
Tenebrus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Tenebrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Small stops Tenebrus from standing up.
Tenebrus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenebrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tenebrus is working an open guard so Small takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alcarohtar Tenebrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenebrus avoids the body shot from Small.
Tenebrus misses with a takedown

and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tenebrus won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenebrus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tenebrus keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tenebrus looks to land a combination. Small sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tenebrus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Small throws a sloppy head kick
and Tenebrus counters with a nice body kick.
Tenebrus looks for a takedown but Small sprawls well.
Tenebrus misses with a takedown

and Small counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tenebrus is looking to improve his position.
Tenebrus tries to kick Small off but Small keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tenebrus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Small is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tenebrus has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Small is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Small working Tenebrus over with strikes.
Tenebrus tries to kick Small off but Small keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Small scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tenebrus pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Small feints and as Tenebrus raises his hands in defense, Small changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to pass the guard but Tenebrus is keeping the position.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Tenebrus's brow.
Small throwing strikes from guard but Tenebrus blocks nicely.

Tenebrus has his feet on Small's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tenebrus with a poor takedown

and Small counters with a shoot takedown. Tenebrus fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcarohtar Tenebrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small won't allow Tenebrus to get back to his feet.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small wants to control from the top but Tenebrus keeps moving.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tenebrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small prevents Tenebrus from getting back to his feet.
Tenebrus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Tenebrus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tenebrus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Small off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Small throws a head kick that half lands.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
Tenebrus shoots for a double leg takedown but Small sprawls well. He's pushed Tenebrus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tenebrus misses with a takedown

and Small counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenebrus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.

Tenebrus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tenebrus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tenebrus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tenebrus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Small scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tenebrus has one foot on Small's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenebrus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tenebrus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Small counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tenebrus's guard now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Small has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Small!